Fragment of letter or journal describing steamboat trip to Alton to hear Lincoln-Douglas debates, October 13-November 1, 1858
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Identifier: A1427-00123
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English
- Saint Louis History Collection | Fragment of letter or journal describing steamboat trip to Alton to hear Lincoln-Douglas debates; visit to St. Louis, details of daily life of bookkeeper for grocery. Individuals mentioned: Dr. Hope, Watson, Dr. [William H.] Brown, Etienne Boileau, Rignard, Benicia, John Morrison, Anderson [actor], Mr. and Mrs. Waller [actors], Mr. Porter, [William E.?] Grubb, and William P. Freeman. Subjects mentioned: Steamboat <span class="italic emph">White Cloud</span>, <span class="italic emph">Evening News and Intelligencer</span>, <span class="italic emph">Missouri Democrat</span>, and Job S. White [Restaurant]. Places mentioned: Concordia Garden, St. Louis Theater, Wood’s Theater, Arsenal Garden, Planter’s House, Second Presbyterian Church, Turner’s Hall, Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church, Ebenezer Chapel, and Court House., 1858 Oct 13-1858 Nov 1
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